“Mere Breach Of Contract Or Non-Payment Does Not Constitute Cheating Unless Dishonest Intention Is Proven At Inception” – In a significant judgment reiterating the settled
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“Once a Mortgage, Always a Mortgage…The Relationship of Debtor and Creditor Subsists — The Right to Redeem Cannot Be Lost by Drafting Devices”, Gujarat High Court
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“Non-making of prima facie case… must be seen in the first blush of the FIR itself—No mini trial permissible”, In a significant ruling on the
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“A Person Aggrieved Must Have Suffered a Legal Grievance — Not a Psychological or Imaginary Injury”, In a pointed ruling on locus standi in land allotment disputes,
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“When a claim of a right is legal and justified, relief must follow… Balancing of equities is not to be confused with avoiding or postponing the
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“Continuation Was to Protect Public, Not to Benefit Licensees” — In a powerful reaffirmation of the binding nature of its earlier 2G verdict, the Supreme Court on
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“Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Is No Possession In The Eye Of Law”, In a significant ruling reinforcing homebuyers’ rights, the Supreme Court on 20 February
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“Mental Distance Between ‘May Be’ And ‘Must Be’ Is Long – Conviction Cannot Rest On Conjectures But On An Unbroken Chain”, The Supreme Court, in a significant
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“Putrefaction In Water Is Slower… A Body Takes Twice As Much Time As In Air”, In a significant pronouncement on the evidentiary value of medical science in
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“Mere Execution Of GPA Does Not Fasten Liability For Deficiency In Service Arising From Construction Delay”, In a decisive ruling that will significantly impact real
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“When Allegations Disclose Contravention Of Section 18(a)(vi), Punishment Must Follow Under Section 27(d)”, In a strong reaffirmation of regulatory discipline under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,
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“Article 226 Is For Enforcement, Not For Establishment Of Rights”, In a significant pronouncement on the limits of writ jurisdiction, the Kerala High Court on
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“There Is a Distinction Between a Legal Plea and a Legal Objection” — In a striking reaffirmation of procedural discipline in civil litigation, the Punjab
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“Mental Distance Between ‘May Be’ And ‘Must Be’ Is Long – Suspicion Cannot Replace Proof”, In a strong reaffirmation of the principles governing circumstantial evidence and fair
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‘Regulate’ Cannot Be Read as ‘Tax’, In a landmark constitutional ruling with profound economic consequences, the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated the sweeping global
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“Findings of Fact Under Section 30 Cannot Be Disturbed Unless Perverse” – In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of appellate interference under the Employees’ Compensation
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“Where Evidence Falls in the Third Category, Corroboration Is Indispensable” In a significant ruling reaffirming the principles governing conviction on the basis of solitary testimony, the
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“Defence And Disputed Facts Cannot Be Examined Under Section 482 Cr.P.C.”, In a significant ruling on the scope of inherent powers and the protection available
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“At Quashing Stage, No Mini-Trial — But Vague Allegations Against Distant Relatives Cannot Survive”, In a calibrated ruling that seeks to balance protection of genuine
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In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of contempt jurisdiction, the Kerala High Court on 17/02/2026 held that contempt proceedings cannot be sustained unless there is
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“When a claim of a right is legal and justified, relief must follow… Balancing of equities is not to be confused with avoiding or postponing the
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“Continuation Was to Protect Public, Not to Benefit Licensees” — In a powerful reaffirmation of the binding nature of its earlier 2G verdict, the Supreme Court on
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“Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Is No Possession In The Eye Of Law”, In a significant ruling reinforcing homebuyers’ rights, the Supreme Court on 20 February
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“Mental Distance Between ‘May Be’ And ‘Must Be’ Is Long – Conviction Cannot Rest On Conjectures But On An Unbroken Chain”, The Supreme Court, in a significant
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“Putrefaction In Water Is Slower… A Body Takes Twice As Much Time As In Air”, In a significant pronouncement on the evidentiary value of medical science in
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“Mere Execution Of GPA Does Not Fasten Liability For Deficiency In Service Arising From Construction Delay”, In a decisive ruling that will significantly impact real
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“When Allegations Disclose Contravention Of Section 18(a)(vi), Punishment Must Follow Under Section 27(d)”, In a strong reaffirmation of regulatory discipline under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,
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“Where No Date Is Fixed, Limitation Commences from the Date of the Decree” – In a recent order Supreme Court of India comprising Justice Manoj
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“Interest Act Cannot Override an Express Waiver Between Parties…No Claims or Interest for Belated Settlement”, In a significant reportable judgment Supreme Court of India comprising
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“Article 32 Is the Heart and Soul of the Constitution” — In a powerful reaffirmation of constitutional protections against misuse of criminal law, the Supreme
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“The Adjudicating Authority Has Merely to See… That a Default Has Occurred”, Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling dismiss the promoter’s challenge to the
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“Appellants Cannot Be Said To Be At Fault… They Should Not Be Deprived Of The Benefits Of The Degree Obtained By Them”, In a significant ruling
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“Assumption That Case Was Triable by Magistrate Is Premature”, In a crucial clarification on criminal procedure and sentencing powers, the Supreme Court held that the Allahabad
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“Parity Cannot Be Applied Mechanically”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the limits of the parity principle in bail jurisprudence, the Supreme Court on 17 February 2026
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“Governing Body Members Act in Fiduciary Capacity — Fairness and Transparency Are Non-Negotiable”, In a sharp indictment of arbitrariness within welfare institutions run by government
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“Ineligibility Cannot Be Regularised by Subsequent Decision of Governing Body”, In a significant pronouncement on the limits of estoppel and post-facto regularisation in administrative decisions,
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“Justice Is Served by Truth, Not Public Sentiment”, On 17 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on the scope of abetment of
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“Expert Opinion Cannot Override Scientific Forensics” — On 17 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on the interplay between circumstantial evidence and
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“Custody Is Sine Qua Non”, In a significant ruling on the scope and applicability of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Supreme
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“Section 106 Cannot Fill the Gaps”, In a significant pronouncement on the scope of Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act and the burden of
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“Mere Breach Of Contract Or Non-Payment Does Not Constitute Cheating Unless Dishonest Intention Is Proven At Inception” – In a significant judgment reiterating the settled
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“Once a Mortgage, Always a Mortgage…The Relationship of Debtor and Creditor Subsists — The Right to Redeem Cannot Be Lost by Drafting Devices”, Gujarat High Court
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“Non-making of prima facie case… must be seen in the first blush of the FIR itself—No mini trial permissible”, In a significant ruling on the
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“A Person Aggrieved Must Have Suffered a Legal Grievance — Not a Psychological or Imaginary Injury”, In a pointed ruling on locus standi in land allotment disputes,
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“Article 226 Is For Enforcement, Not For Establishment Of Rights”, In a significant pronouncement on the limits of writ jurisdiction, the Kerala High Court on
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“There Is a Distinction Between a Legal Plea and a Legal Objection” — In a striking reaffirmation of procedural discipline in civil litigation, the Punjab
read more
“Mental Distance Between ‘May Be’ And ‘Must Be’ Is Long – Suspicion Cannot Replace Proof”, In a strong reaffirmation of the principles governing circumstantial evidence and fair
read more
“Findings of Fact Under Section 30 Cannot Be Disturbed Unless Perverse” – In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of appellate interference under the Employees’ Compensation
read more
“Where Evidence Falls in the Third Category, Corroboration Is Indispensable” In a significant ruling reaffirming the principles governing conviction on the basis of solitary testimony, the
read more
“Defence And Disputed Facts Cannot Be Examined Under Section 482 Cr.P.C.”, In a significant ruling on the scope of inherent powers and the protection available
read more
“At Quashing Stage, No Mini-Trial — But Vague Allegations Against Distant Relatives Cannot Survive”, In a calibrated ruling that seeks to balance protection of genuine
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In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of contempt jurisdiction, the Kerala High Court on 17/02/2026 held that contempt proceedings cannot be sustained unless there is
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“Service Matters Between Employer and Employee Cannot Be Opened Without Overriding Public Interest”, Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking disclosure of salary details of a
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“The Contempt Is Made Out Against Chief Secretaries and the Director Generals of Police” — Punjab and Haryana High Court passed a sharp and reportable order calling
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“Such a statement does not amount to a voluntary and unambiguous confession in the eye of law”, In a significant pronouncement on the evidentiary value
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“If Every Allegation Of Fact Is Not Denied Specifically… It Shall Be Taken To Be An Admission”, In a significant pronouncement on the law of pleadings,
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“Belated APAR in One Lot Is No Communication in Law”, Gujarat High Court delivered a significant reportable judgment holding that inordinate delay in communicating APARs
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"Failure to attest vakalatnama properly can open doors to impersonation and fraudulent litigation" – In a strongly worded judicial reminder on procedural discipline and professional accountability, the Andhra Pradesh
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“A Constitutional Court Cannot Be Restrained from Enforcing Article 21” — In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional supremacy over statutory restrictions, the Punjab and Haryana
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“Lawyers Must Follow Client’s Instructions, Not Substitute Their Judgment” – In a significant ruling on the contours of contempt jurisdiction and the scope of an
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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